New Delhi, April 26 -- Nepal is giving top priority to developing its hydropower sector, with plans to export 10,000 megawatts (MW) of hydroelectricity to India over the next 10 years, President Ramchandra Paudel announced on Thursday.
Speaking at the Himalayan Hydro Expo 2024 in Kathmandu, Paudel said Nepal wants to promote renewable energy in the region by harnessing its immense hydro potential. The government has reached an agreement with India to facilitate this power export.
The Nepal government is moving ahead with the private sector to pursue exporting 10,000 MW of hydropower to India in the next decade as per the recent bilateral deal, Paudel stated, reported BS.
He urged legal reforms to create an investment-friendly environ...